New Arrivals for Children February 12, 2013
Continue to celebrate African American History Month and tales of influential people in history with this week's featured new arrival, Nelson Mandela, by Kadir Nelson. This beautifully rendered picture book biography follows Nelson from early life experiences to adulthood and his role as an influential South African leader.
Check out this and the other new arrivals listed, below. Stop by any Richland Library location for a wide selection of titles to enjoy.
Leah B. Says: Biography
Amazon Says: One day when Nelson Mandela was nine years old, his father died and he was sent from his village to a school far away from home, to another part of South Africa. In Johannesbu...
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Leah B. Says: Novel
Amazon Says: In this intriguing volume, noted monstrologist and alienologist Johan Olander reveals the works of the talented inventor Lady Regina Bonquers III, a genius recluse who mysteri...
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Leah B. Says: Beginning Reader
Amazon Says: What kind of truck carries cars? What kind of truck puts out fires? Truck lovers will delight in the many trucks pictured in this reader. All Level 2 readers are simple and en...
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Leah B. Says: Picture Book
Amazon Says: Jon Agee at his best--goofy story, bravura pictures! In the middle of busy New York City, a cabdriver picks up a tiny guy in a goofy suit who wants to go to the other side of...
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Leah B. Says: Nonfiction
Amazon Says: This important book tells the story of how ten thousand Jewish children were rescued out of Nazi Europe just before the outbreak of World War 2. They were saved by the Kindert...
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Leah B. Says: Board Book
Amazon Says: "The big steam train goes, CHUGGA chugga chugga CHUGGA chugga chugga CHOO CHOOOOOOO!" The diesel train goes, "zooosh zooosh ZOOOOOOOOSH ding ding ding!" The American goes, "cl...
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Leah B. Says: Novel
Amazon Says: More than anything, Maya wants to discover something incredible. Her parents are scientists: Her mother spends most of her time in tropical rainforests, uncovering ancient art...
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Leah B. Says: Biography
Amazon Says: This is the fourth book in Tundra's Great Idea Series of biographies for young readers. The story behind the invention of the elevator is one that all young children can relat...
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Leah B. Says: Picture Book
Amazon Says: This hilarious, offbeat picture book from the creator of Marshall Armstrong Is New to Our School reveals that there is more to the older generation than meets the eye. Grandpa...
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